Senior Finance Business Partner for Surrey/South London multi-academy trust
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant
Client Details
Leading Surrey/South London multi-academy trust is looking to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.
Description
Preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts model including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flows to regular deadlines, including commentary on key variances.
Ensure financial forecasts are robust and reflect the most likely outturn i.e. are not overly pessimistic/optimistic.
Reconcile key accounts on a monthly basis and update any discrepancies.
Work closely with the income team to ensure all funding is recorded, reported and reconciled.
Liaise with Senior Finance officer to discuss any issues identified in the purchase ledger.
Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners and School Business Managers/Office Managers
All aspects of line management for one or more Assistant Finance Business Partners
Provide expert financial leadership and advice to Principals
Monitor grants and ensure funds are allocated and managed in accordance with guidelines.
To meet and support budget holders with monthly accounts, with particular attention to student numbers, income, HR and staffing resources, to problem solve where there are budget variances with the relevant manager.
Ensure HR database provides accurate financial information to support budget management through monthly reconciliations.
Preparation and reporting of financial models for annual budgets, five-year plans, and other financial planning information for the academies.
Manage academies risks and support as agreed with Senior FBP
To carry out ad hoc projects as required by Executive Senior Leadership Team.
To maintain information in a confidential manner, following data protection regulations.
To make regular visits to the academies and other sites as needed to ensure the smooth running of the team and functions.
To authorise bank payments to support the hubs, for PL, Payroll and Adhoc
Oversee and support HR function with live vacancies and budget planning
To undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training to update own skills and knowledge.
Profile
All sectors considered but preference for a Charity or Education sector background
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant
An immediately available candidate
Currently has Finance Business Partnering experience
Job Offer
Hybrid job opportunity
28 days holiday
Local government defined benefit pension scheme.
Working for a particularly worthwhile organisation
Very friendly team